In summary
Hello and welcome to your November’s Bulletin for FSB members in Greater Manchester!
As usual we’ve plenty of learning and networking events to keep you engaged in the build up to Christmas, but don’t forget our back catalogue of events, of particular note our recorded post-Budget session from 5 Nov looking at some of the changes announced by the Chancellor and how they might affect you and your business.
Don’t forget, if you need any help with your business I’m on [email protected].
Featured news and events
AI and your business
Augmented reality, AI, immersive realties – you may have heard these terms but do you really understand what they do and how they can help your business? If you want to learn more about implementing emerging ‘digital’ tech in to your business, Salford University have come up with a new, free package of online support to get you started: Know Digital. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics, or a more experienced business owner wanting to know how to lead digital transformation in your business, the programme offers a variety of content and resources that will be regularly updated to help you learn what’s out there and where to access emerging tech trends.
Join FSB’s NW Business Issues Group
If you’re a business owner based in the North West and you have ‘views’ you don’t mind sharing with a small group of peers and FSB staff, you’d be a perfect addition for our new policy panel. Whether it’s the price of parking, problems with recruitment, a sector issues you’re currently facing – or you just want to share your business experiences for the greater good – give me a shout to learn more. The sessions are typically held quarterly and last 90 minutes – and you don’t need to attend regularly as we would like to mix the attendees up.
Email me if you’re interested>
FSB Pure Networking
No guest speakers, no promotional talks, nothing fancy – just pure networking for businesses based in Greater Manchester (and beyond). Come along to this virtual event where it will be networking, more networking, and nothing but networking! Next one 27 Nov (11-11.45am).
In other news
GM Mental Health Grants
Small grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 are available to support the mental wellbeing of a range of VCSOs across Greater Manchester. This grant programme, funded by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, has a total of £75,000 available for between 15 and 20 projects. Organisations can only apply once for one project of between £1,000 and £5,000. Project delivery should take place between November 2024 - May 2025.
Sexual harassment in the workplace – changes you need to know about
From 26 Oct there’s a new legal duty on employers in England, Scotland and Wales, requiring them to actively take steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Join FSB for an event where we’ll help you to ensure your business is up to speed, with insight and guidance from experts at FSB Legal and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Key topics:
- New legal duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the workplace.
- The preventative duty includes prevention of sexual harassment committed by another worker, an agent acting on behalf of the employer and third parties (such as customers, clients or contractors).
- The steps small business owners should be taking to be compliant with the new legislation.
- The potential changes to the duty that the Employment Rights Bill could bring forward.
Still in the news
Network MediaCity
The best thing since sliced bread? We think so. Join us for our next amazing Network MediaCity experience on January 29th from 5-7pm. Food, drink and possibly the best attended networking event in all of Greater Manchester - and all yours for free! Come and see for yourself, and don't forget to bring a buddy.
Connect with me on LinkedIn
If you're an FSB member in Greater Manchester, connect with me on LinkedIn and join our amazing FSB community in GM on one of the fastest growing social media platforms for business owners and entrpreneurs. You'll find all our events advertised here, as well as info on what FSB's getting up to in GM and further afield, and much, much more.
More news and activity near you
- Lancashire and Cumbria
- Merseyside and Cheshire
- More from FSB North West
Get in touch
Your FSB Development Manager for Greater Manchester is Robert Downes. If you'd like more information about the topics above, or if you have news about this area that you'd like to share, please get in touch.
- email us: [email protected]
- follow us on X: @FSBManchester
- follow us on Facebook: @Greater.Manchester
- follow Rob on LinkedIn: @robertdownesfsbmanchester